FACT:
Security personnel, who also serve as First Responders, will be on site, ready to respond to any urgent situation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An Erickson HealthSM physi- cian is also on call 24 hours a day. The medical staff at Tallgrass Creek uses Centricity, an electronic medical records system, to computerize your medical records. This helps Erickson HealthSM doctors get the most accurate information about you during an emergency. Every resident is entitled to an electronic medical record, even if you choose to keep your own doctor. (Electronic medical records systems, like Centricity, are only utilized by 18 percent of primary care physicians).
MYTH #4:
I won’t have as much time with Erickson HealthSM doctors as I do with mine.
FACT:
Each Erickson HealthSM doctor sees
no more than 400 patients a year, while some primary care physicians see close to 2,000 in their practice— and sometimes more. Erickson HealthSM doctors only see up to 15 patients per day! This ensures that they can spend
an average of 25 minutes with each patient, giving you plenty of time to get to know your doctor and develop a great relationship with him or her.
MYTH #5:
I will have to wait a long time to see a doctor.
FACT:
When you call the Medical Center at Tallgrass Creek, you’ll get right through to a friendly and knowledgeable attendant. If they cannot address your concerns immediately, a doctor will call you back within ten minutes to assist you. Thanks to Centricity, they can instantly access your medical records and even offer advice on nights and weekends. You’ll be likely to get an appointment within twenty-four hours too, because a portion of physician time is always reserved for immediate needs.
Erickson HealthSM staff members will always encourage you to learn about your health and health care options, share that information with your family and friends, and participate in our health and wellness programs. The choice to act is always yours—you can participate in Erickson HealthSM as much or as little as you’d like.
At Tallgrass Creek, you’ll have unlimited access to the resources and benefits of Erickson HealthSM. To learn more about the ways you can live better at Tallgrass Creek, call to request your free Information Kit. Mention this article and we’ll include the Guide to Good Health too. Call today, 913-897-2700 or toll-free 1-800-893-3118.